hurra
/hʊˈraː/
The English phrase 'hurrah' is expressed in German as hurra.
hurra is an interjection used to express approval, appreciation or happiness.
Meaning: expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness (intj)
Which one should you use?
hurra is the interjection used to shout the exclamation, while the capitalized Hurra functions as a noun meaning 'a cheer' or 'a cry of hurrah'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/hʊˈraː/
Did you know?
- The interjection hurra is actually derived from an imperative command from the verb hurren, which means 'to move quickly'.
- In German, the noun Hurra is used in the phrase Hurra-Stimmung, describing an atmosphere of exaggerated or forced enthusiasm.
- In professional or formal German settings, shouting hurra can be perceived as childish, similar to a child at a party.
Examples in context
- Hoch lebe das Unternehmen!Long live the company!
- Es lebe das Brautpaar!Long live the bride and groom!
- Hurra, wir haben gewonnen!Hurrah, we won!
- Hurra, endlich ist Wochenende!Hurrah, it is finally the weekend!
- Hurra, die Sonne scheint heute.Hurrah, the sun is shining today.
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are celebrating after finishing a difficult project.
- JulianHurra, wir sind endlich fertig!Hurrah, we are finally finished!
- HannahJa, das ist eine tolle Nachricht.Yes, that is great news.
- JulianDu hast wirklich hart gearbeitet, Hannah.You really worked hard, Hannah.
- HannahDanke, Julian, jetzt feiern wir!Thanks, Julian, now let's celebrate!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hurrah” translations and entries hurra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hurra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
